Parish and Diocesan News – Page 18 – Our Lady Queen of Martyrs

Pauline Books & Media Fair

Posted on November 16, 2018November 16, 2018 by All News & Events

November 24/25 Weekend (2018) The “Media Sisters” are coming to Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Church on Saturday and Sunday, November 24 and 25! Sisters from the Daughters of Paul will make available for purchase a wide variety of Catholic...Read More

Thanksgiving 2018 Canned Food Drive

Posted on November 16, 2018November 16, 2018 by All News & Events

November 17/18 at Sunday Mass Times and on Thanksgiving Day (November 22) at 10 a.m. Mass Please bring your bags of nonperishable and canned foods to the front of the church and leave them by the altar rail. All donations...Read More

Message from Bishop DiMarzio on Clergy Abuse Crisis

Posted on November 1, 2018December 28, 2019 by All News & Events

Dear Parishioners, The U.S. bishops are joining together in a commitment of prayer and reparation leading up to the bishops’ general assembly, where we will be making critical decisions in response to the clergy sexual abuse crisis. With my brother...Read More

Volunteer Appreciation 2018

Posted on October 30, 2018October 30, 2018 by All News & Events

Sunday, October 21. A fun time was had by all at this year's volunteer appreciation luncheon! We are so thankful for all the volunteers who generously share their time and talents with our parish throughout the year as lectors, choir...Read More

Bishop Sanchez’s Statement on Recent Tragedy

Posted on October 29, 2018 by All News & Events

October 28, 2018 -- On behalf of the community of faith at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Roman Catholic Church, Forest Hills, we extend to our brothers and sisters at the Forest Hills Jewish Center and the Reformed Temple of...Read More

Fox Funeral Home Memorial Mass

Posted on October 26, 2018October 26, 2018 by All News & Events

Saturday, November 3, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. This annual memorial Mass is arranged by the Baxter family for those associated with Fox Funeral Home. They graciously accommodate anyone who attends and ask for a candle to be lit for a...Read More

St. Francis Day and Blessing of the Animals

Posted on October 15, 2018October 26, 2018 by All News & Events

On October 4, the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, parishioners brought their furry (and sometimes frisky) friends for a blessing on the church steps. Thank you to Robert Schnell, Denise De Maria and others for submitting photos. [gallery link="file"...Read More

A “Sunday in October” Living Rosary

Posted on October 14, 2018October 26, 2018 by All News & Events

On October 7 -- the feast of the Holy Rosary -- parishioners and choir members joined Bishop Sanchez and Father Passenant to enact a Living Rosary. It was our second Living Rosary of 2018. We also pray a Living Rosary...Read More

Something Special for Advent 2018

Posted on October 5, 2018October 21, 2018 by All News & Events

[caption id="attachment_18124" align="alignright" width="315"] Available on Amazon or at AveMariaPress.com[/caption] Deacon Greg’s First Book! You may be as surprised as we are to learn that Deacon Greg Kandra, a prolific and accomplished writer, hadn't already penned a book. Well, it’s...Read More

Blessing of the Animals 2018

Posted on September 23, 2018September 28, 2018 by All News & Events

An Annual Tradition: October 4 at 4 p.m. This cheerful event, held on the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi, reminds us all that God created and loves all living creatures! Bring your dog, cat, bird or other pet...Read More

Repainting the Main and Side Altars and Pulpit

Posted on September 14, 2018December 31, 2018 by All News & Events

We ask everyone to please be sure to look at the renewed staining of the wooden backdrops (the reredos) behind the main altar and the side altars of Mary and Joseph. As of December 2018, we completed restorative work on...Read More

OLQM School/Academy 90th Anniversary Celebration Is October 13

Posted on August 31, 2018September 9, 2018 by All News & Events

All parishioners are welcome and especially alumni! Take a trip down memory lane with our parish and commemorate 90 years of Learning, Leading and Living in faith at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs School/Catholic Academy. Saturday, October 13th, 2018 (Rain...Read More

Religious Education Registration Day for New Students 2018-19

Posted on August 31, 2018August 31, 2018 by All News & Events

Religious Education Open Registration Day for New Students is Sunday, September 9th, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m in the rectory meeting room (use back entrance at the glass doors near the Blessed Mother's statue). Classes begin on Wednesday, September...Read More

Message from Bishop DiMarzio: Pennsylvania Grand Jury Report

Posted on August 18, 2018December 28, 2019 by All News & Events

August 17, 2018 It is with great sorrow that I address the horrific stories in the Pennsylvania Grand Jury report detailing the sexual abuse of minors by members of the clergy. It is shameful to think that some bishops and others...Read More

Scenes from a Summer Potluck Lunch

Posted on July 27, 2018July 27, 2018 by All News & Events

Sunday Potluck Lunch on July 22, after 1PM Mass. Pictures by Leon Volskis. Thanks to one and all for making this yearly summer get-together a success, especially our Pastoral Care ministry for doing a great job helping to feed the...Read More

A Reflection by Sr. Maria Veritas

Posted on July 7, 2018July 10, 2018 by All News & Events

We want to share a beautiful article that Sister Maria Veritas Marks, OP, wrote concerning our parish Patroness, Our Lady Queen of Martyrs. Sister Maria Veritas takes her final vows as a Dominican Sister of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist...Read More

Summer Potluck Luncheon on July 22

Posted on July 6, 2018July 6, 2018 by All News & Events

Starts at 2 p.m. in rectory basement. Admission fee is a dish to feed 6-8 people or a donation of $10. pot*luck/noun/ 1. meal to which everyone who is invited brings food to share; 2.meal for a guest that is...Read More

FORMED: “Catholic Netflix” Service

Posted on July 3, 2018June 21, 2019 by All News & Events

Update: June 21, 2019 Because of a lack of participation we are not renewing our parish group subscription to FORMED. For those who are interested in continuing to use the FORMED library of on-demand Catholic books and videos, individual subscriptions...Read More

Disabilities Access and Advocate

Posted on July 3, 2018October 11, 2022 by All News & Events

Our Lady Queen of Martyrs is a parish family seeking to be the welcoming and warm presence of Jesus Christ to the diverse peoples of the area, including persons with disabilities. A disability can be physical, sensory, mental, or developmental....Read More

Some Thoughts on Migrants and Refugees

Posted on July 1, 2018March 10, 2019 by All News & Events

I suspect that all of us are concerned about the suffering experienced by migrants and refugees throughout the world. Pope Francis has tellingly brought our attention to this situation in a variety of ways. Our own Bishop DiMarzio has spent...Read More